Aurorus

🎯 Best Counters Against Aurorus

Top Pokémon to use when battling Aurorus in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Kartana	Grass Steel	323	182	139	4,206
2	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
3	Rampardos	Rock	295	109	219	3,773
4	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
5	Palkia	Water Dragon	280	215	189	4,565
6	Dialga	Steel Dragon	275	211	205	4,620
7	Kyogre	Water	270	228	205	4,708
8	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
9	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
10	Inteleon	Water	262	142	172	3,391

📖 Complete Aurorus Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Aurorus (#699) is a Rock/Ice-type Pokémon from the Kalos region (Generation 6) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,206 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Aurorus is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Aurorus in 2026.

📊 Aurorus Stats Analysis

Aurorus's Attack stat is 186 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Aurorus to contribute meaningful damage.

With 163 Defense (Good) and 265 Stamina (Elite), the total stat product is 614. This gives Aurorus reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Rock-type Pokémon, Aurorus's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Aurorus Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Aurorus depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Powder Snow (Fast) with Weather Ball Ice (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Aurorus has 3 Fast Attacks and 6 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Aurorus PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Aurorus can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Rock/Ice typing provides useful matchups against Normal, Poison, Flying-type threats while being weak to Fighting, Steel, Water types.

Master League

In Master League, Aurorus faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Aurorus Raid Guide & Counters

Aurorus appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Fighting, Steel, Water-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Aurorus at Level 20 (1,525 - 1,601 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (1,907 - 2,001 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,601 CP.

🎯 How to Get Aurorus in Pokémon GO

Aurorus can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Partly Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Aurorus Evolution Guide

Aurorus is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Amaura (#698)
• Aurorus (#699) ← current — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Aurorus in Pokémon GO

Shiny Aurorus is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Aurorus gets a weather boost in Partly Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,907 - 2,001 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Aurorus

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.